Swiss Sarcoma Network: Prediction Model for Patient Selection in Sarcoma Care

Swiss Sarcoma Network: Prediction Model for Patient Selection in Sarcoma Care

The primary significance of this project is to perform a detailed analysis to assess the diagnostics, treatment and follow-up care, to develop a prediction model for future patient selection regarding various diagnostic and treatment procedures.

Within the framework of interdisciplinary cooperation for a sarcoma problem, predictive and prognostic criteria will be developed that improve the treatment and particularly outcome.

The outcome variables include patient characteristics, tumor types and characteristics, histology, management and treatment strategies as well as recurrence rate and overall survival.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Malignant and intermediate and selected benign bone or soft tissue tumors, acc. to the WHO coding list of the SSN
• Female and male subjects of all ages

Exclusion Criteria:

• Documented objection of subsequent use of personal health data